Sovereign

Definition

Sovereignty is the full right and power of a governing body to govern itself without any interference from outside sources or bodies. In political science, it refers to the ultimate authority in decision-making and maintaining order within a state.

Related terms

State: A defined geographical area with its own government and borders within which it exercises sovereignty.

Autonomy:

The capacity of a state to govern itself independently and make decisions without external control.

International Law:

A set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and nations, acknowledging their sovereignty